About Us
The mission of the NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health by providing U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving individuals' access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health.
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Project Funding
NNLM offers funding for projects that improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, and promote awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities.
Training Opportunities
NNLM offers a variety of online, on-demand and in-person training opportunities to support professional development and continuing education for librarians, educators, and health professionals.
Upcoming Classes
August 7, 2025 - October 31, 2025
NNLM Book Discussion, August 1 - October 31, 2025. Transcendent Kingdom
You are invited to join us for the NNLM Book Discussion. From August 1 through October 31, we will read Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi.
October 27, 2025 - November 21, 2025
Librarian's Guide to Consumer Health
This 4-week, 4 credit-hour self-paced online class covers the health information seeking behavior of consumers and the role of the librarian in the provision of health information for the public.
October 28, 2025
The Role of Qualitative Research in Evidence-Based Practice
This session introduces practical strategies for getting started with evidence-based practice, covering how to formulate clinical research questions and identify the librarian's role in supporting evidence-based practice.
November 3, 2025 - January 31, 2026
NNLM Book Discussion: November 3 - January 31, 2026. Rebel Health
NNLM Book Discussion. Starting November 3 until January 31, 2026. We will read Rebel Health by Susannah Fox.